Photo by Kunming Pool – Sunset Glow

Kunming Pool – Sunset Glow

To capture interactive photos with murals like this, utilize "forced perspective composition" to cleverly blend the subject's actions with the elements of the mural, such as the fun association between the figure's braids and the hippo in the image. Pay attention to color coordination, ensuring the subject's attire (white, black, light blue) matches the mural's color scheme for a harmonious image. Additionally, use light and shadow by choosing side light or diffused light to highlight the contours of the subject and the texture of the mural, enhancing the three-dimensional effect. This also guides the viewer's gaze to the creative interaction between the subject and the mural, making the image more narrative and interesting.

Xi’an Qinling Wildlife Park – Hippo Wall Art

This location offers an open lake view, suitable for time-lapse photography with a tripod. For portrait shots, a flash or fill light is needed.

Kunming Pool – Sunset Glow

Photographers should use a 50mm focal length for shooting, with reed marshes as the foreground, and elevate the camera for the shot.
Shooting times:
1. Best time for taking photos: 11:00-18:00;
2. Best viewing period for reed marshes: October to December;
3. At 17:30, there is a sunset to watch.

Kunming Pool – Reed Field

The model stands at a lower position on the shore, while the photographer stands at a higher position on the slope. By slightly shooting from a higher angle, a clean background can be achieved, and the telephoto lens compresses the scene. Use a reflector or flash to fill in light against the backlight.

Photography pose: The model holds a sea star up with one hand close to the face, with a natural gesture.

Kunming Pool – Lakeside

When capturing scenes like this, you can use background elements to create a sense of story. Position the subject at the bottom of the frame, using the small panda information sign above as a visual extension. This creates a呼应 between the subject and the sign, adding interest. Encourage natural gestures (like a peace sign), use the glass reflection to blend into the environment, and pay attention to the subject's outfit colors to coordinate with the background. This will highlight the subject while maintaining a cohesive atmosphere in the image, making for lively and engaging photos.

Qinling Wildlife Park – Red Panda Display Card

It is recommended to use a telephoto lens and adopt a high-level flat shooting angle. Employ leading line composition, using the river and stone bridge as natural guiding lines to guide the viewer's eyes from the foreground water surface to the distant buildings. Include the foreground river, midground orange-red water fir forest and stone bridge, background city skyline, and sunset sky in the frame to enhance the sense of depth and layering in the image.

1. Travel tips: It is suggested to go for photography in the morning when there are fewer people and better lighting.

2. Blooming period: The best time for appreciation is early November.

Gule Square – Metasequoia & Stone Bridge

Utilizing leading line composition, the cobblestone path extends from the bottom left corner to guide the viewer's gaze towards the subject. The model is centrally positioned in the frame, with the photographer capturing from an aerial angle to emphasize the figure and laptop. The scene includes a backdrop of golden rice fields and a foreground of cobblestone paths, enhancing the sense of environmental depth. The model sits on the cobblestone path, writing naturally on the laptop, creating a casual and lifelike pose.

Travel Tips: ① Opening Hours: 9:00-22:00;
② Admission Fee: Free.

Xi’an Chang’an Park – West Gate Rice Field

Imitate the movie "Ten Years to Live," referring to the original film's composition.

Bring props; if you don't have a wheelchair, use a digital video camera and a white transparent umbrella as props.

Xi’an Chang’an Park – Flower Wall

When filming, make full use of the gorilla statue's design and the architectural environment of the Primate House. In terms of shot selection, close-ups can focus on capturing the characters' expressions and interaction details with the statue, highlighting the conveyance of emotions; medium shots can fully display the overall combination of characters and the statue, while incorporating some architectural elements of the Primate House, such as the entrance and signs, adding more narrative to the scene; long shots can capture the entire statue and the surrounding park environment, showcasing the overall atmosphere of the check-in location. Filming angles can be diversified, with low-angle shots emphasizing the grandeur and majesty of the gorilla statue, while making the characters appear more petite and adorable; slightly high-angle shots can better demonstrate the compositional relationship between the characters, the statue, and the venue, creating a unique visual effect.

Xi’an Qinling Wildlife Park – Primate Hall